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Race to the bottom of the Earth

surviving Antarctica
2021
"In 1910, Captain Robert Scott prepared his crew for a trip that no one had ever completed: a journey to the South Pole. He vowed to get there any way he could, even if it meant looking death in the eye. Then, not long before he setout, the telegram arrived: 'Proceeding to Antarctic - Roald Amundsen.' What was to be an expedition had become a race. One hundred and eight years later, Captain Louis Rudd readied himself for a similarly grueling task: the first solo crossing of treacherous Antarctica. Then came the Instagram message: 'On Nov. 1, I depart for the ice - Colin O'Brady.' What was to be a journey had become a race . . . this tale of two history-making moments is perfect for budding scientists, survivalists, and thrill seekers"--Provided by publisher.
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Space exploration

"It's time to explore space! Learn all about the history and science of humans making discoveries beyond Earth, from the first time humans looked into the sky to blasting beyond our solar system. Detailed diagrams and in-depth text along with backmatter comprehension questions will engage readers to explore everything our galaxy has to reveal"--.
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Shackleton's endurance

an Antarctic survival story
2021
"Describes how the men of Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 Antarctic Expedition survived when their ship was crushed by ice"--OCLC.
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Amundsen's way

the race to the South Pole
2019
What would you do to be the first? The tale of the great Norwegian explorer's courage, determination and ruthlessness in the race to the South Pole.
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Explore with Mary Kingsley

2018
Follows the travels of English explorer Mary Kingsley who explored West Africa and challenged European views of African peoples and culture.
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Blood and ice

2009
Fleeing depression over his coma-stricken wife, journalist Michael Wilde travels to the South Pole on an expedition in search of a mysterious vessel carrying an exiled Crimean War deserter, discovering upon arrival the bodies of a young man and a young woman bound and frozen in a block of ice, both apparently alive.
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A rover's story

2024
Built to explore Mars, Resilience begins to develop human-like feelings as he learns from the NASA scientists who assembled him, and as he blasts off and explores Mars, Resilience must overcome different obstacles as he explores the red planet.

Race to the frozen North

the Matthew Henson story
2024
Relates the true story of Matthew Henson, the first man to reach the North Pole.
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Who was Ponce de Le?n?

2022
"Learn the story of Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Le?n and how he shaped the history of both Florida and Puerto Rico during the Age of Exploration"--Provided by publisher.
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Spacecare

a kid's guide to surviving space
"Have you ever wondered how astronauts stay healthy in space? What if an astronaut gets sick on the space station? Does snot run in space? This fascinating photo-illustrated look at space and medicine explores how scientists and physicians study astronauts in space, how they help keep them safe, and what we've learned about the human body through space exploration. Questions from real kids and answers form from astronauts, along with photos from NASA, combine for an out-of-this-world exploration of health"--Provided by publisher.
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